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Stamp issued to celebrate Jamaica's Independence, August 1962
A 1/6d stamp issued to celebrate Jamaica's independence August 1962, shows Gordon House and hands holding a banner with the words 'Independence 6th August 1962'.
The Courthouse, Half Way Tree, St. Andrew
The Half Way Tree Courthouse in St. Andrew. People are walking along the road.
The Half Way Tree, Kingston, Jamaica
A scene at the Half Way Tree - a large, spreading guango tree at the border of Kingston and St. Andrew which serves as a rest stop for travellers in the colonial era. Persons are resting under the tree or walking along the road.
Raid at Wareika Hill by Military and Police Force
Soldiers and policemen stand guard over some of the over 60 suspects who were detained in the all-day raid."
Some of the banners carried by PNP demonstrators
Demonstrators in Kingston carrying placards relating to a dirty Kingston, human rights, discrimination, unemployment and poverty.
Burnt buses on Spanish Town Road
Shells of burnt buses on Spanish Town Road in Kingston in wake of riot.
Richard Hart presenting a paper at the Workers' Week Symposium
The audience listens as Richard Hart makes a presentation at the Workers' Week Symposium.
The flag raising ceremony at the National Stadium, Aug 1962
The JCF Band performs at the Flag Raising ceremony at the National Stadium to commemorate Jamaica's Independence in August 1962. Spectators in the grandstand are looking on.
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Beeston Street
Sir Clifford Campbell walking along Beeston Street in Kingston. The street is lined with many parked cars.